Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-11-04

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The given diagram illustrates how bamboo plants are used for fabric production.

Overall, it is clearly seen that there are total nine steps for fabric production from bamboo which started from bamboo plants planting and ended up with making regular wear dresses.

In the first step, the bamboo plants are planted in the Spring while it is seen harvested in the Autumn through manually in the second step. After that, they are cutted into strips and crushed to make liquid pulp in the third and fourth step respectfully. In the next step, the liquid pulp is filtered to seperate long fibres from liquid.

In the sixth step, the fibers are soften by adding water and a chemical called amine oxide. In addition, spinning is done to make yam in the seventh step and after that weaving is done to make fabric. In the last step, dresses are made from that fabric.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The response covers the process from planting through to the finished clothing, and the overview identifies the nine-stage sequence and its start and end points. Most stages are reported accurately, including the seasonal timing of planting and harvesting, crushing the strips into pulp, filtering, softening the fibres, spinning and weaving. However, some details are less precise: the diagram shows harvesting but does not say it is done manually, and the final images show clothing items rather than specifically “dresses.” The overview could also better summarise the process’s main phases, such as the change from raw bamboo to fibres and then to fabric and garments. These omissions and small unsupported details keep the account from being fully precise, although the main process is clear and relevant.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response is organised into an opening, an overview and a chronological account, so the reader can follow the process from cultivation to finished products. Sequencing phrases such as “In the first step,” “After that,” and “In the last step” help make the order clear. This is a coherent overall arrangement, and the stages are grouped sensibly. To make the progression more flexible and less dependent on repeated step labels, use transitions that show relationships between phases—for example, “Once harvested, the bamboo is processed into pulp” and “The resulting fibres are then spun.” The overview’s phrase “which started from … and ended up with” is also awkwardly constructed, which slightly interrupts the flow. Clearer links between the processing stages would strengthen cohesion further.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for describing this process, and the response uses relevant terms such as “liquid pulp,” “long fibres,” “amine oxide,” “spinning” and “weaving.” These choices help convey the technical stages. There are, however, several inaccurate or awkward word choices and spelling errors: “cutted” should be “cut,” “seperate” should be “separate,” and “yam” appears to mean “yarn.” “Regular wear dresses” is not a natural description of the final products, while “chemical” is less precise than “substance” in this context. Aim for accurate process collocations and check spelling, especially for key terms. A little more precise vocabulary for the transformation from bamboo to fabric would also improve the description.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The response attempts both simple and more complex forms, including the overview clause “which started from…” and the passive construction “the fibers are soften by adding…”. The sequence is generally understandable, but some grammatical errors remain. For example, “there are total nine steps” needs an article (“there are a total of nine steps”), and “the bamboo plants are planted … while it is seen harvested” has an unclear pronoun and an awkward passive construction. The passive should be formed as “the fibres are softened,” and “spinning is done” would be more naturally expressed as “the fibres are spun.” There is also a tense and agreement problem in “which started … and ended up,” following a present-tense description. More consistent tense control and accurate passive forms would improve reliability.

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